April 2016

Tile backer boards are now a common choice for tilers wanting a level, even and waterproof surface to tile on to in kitchens, bathrooms and wet rooms. They are extremely versatile, being suitable for most substrates, as well as interior and exterior use. Tile backer boards are also extremely strong, making them the ideal choice when fitting heavy tiles to walls that might otherwise not hold their weight.

Average walls in homes measure around 2.4m high, meaning that standard tile backer boards – which tend to be around 1200mm long – will not cover the entire wall. Long boards are usually double this length, therefore giving better coverage when fixing to walls. We stock both Orbry and Marmox long tile backer boards; Marmox Multiboard long boards are 2500mm long, and Orbry long boards measure 2440mm in length.

So, why use long tile backer boards when you could cut standard boards to size easily? When using standard length boards, you need to cut the boards to size, then fix two or three pieces to the wall to cover it from floor to ceiling. Using a long board, you can make one cut to create the perfect length board and then fit it. Not only is the installation process quicker and easier, but there are also less joints between the boards – meaning using long boards will save on materials, as well as time and money when installing.

Benefits of Long Tile Backer Boards

Save time when measuring and cutting boards

Less fixings required as there are less joints between the boards

Reduced amount of tape needed for joints

No noggins are required for fixing long boards

Installation time is reduced

Boards are fully waterproof and extremely strong

Provides the perfect background for tiling

At Tile Fix Direct we stock a range of sizes of tile backer board, including several different thicknesses of long board. See the table below for details of the long tile backer boards we have available.

Brand

Code

Dimensions

Thickness

Orbry

OB24-10

2440 x 600

10mm

Orbry

OB24-12

2440 x 600

12.5mm

Orbry

OB24-20

2440 x 600

20mm

Orbry

OB24-50

2440 x 600

50mm

Marmox

MX625-10

2500 x 600

10mm

Marmox

MX625-125

2500 x 600

12.5mm

Orbry long tile backer boards are available to order online, with a minimum quantity of 5 boards, and are also available in bulk quantities of 40 boards. Marmox Multiboard long tile backer boards are available with a minimum quantity of 4 boards, with reduced prices for 20 boards or more. Mainland UK delivery is free for orders over £50, and orders placed before 2pm are usually dispatched the same day on a 1-2 day delivery service.